086: Bedtime Best Practices

What are bedtime best practices?    We know how challenging bedtime can be, and in this episode, Corey and I give our best tips and strategies to navigate it with ease and a big dose of self compassion!   We talk about separation anxiety, how to be supportive partners to one another, creating bedtime and morning routines, and so much more.   We talk about: [2:30] Mindest tips around bedtime [6:05] Why it’s okay to want to help [8:50] How to set yourself up to be in a better space mentally before bedtime [11:00] Starting your bedtime routine in advance [13:30] Getting energy out before bed [16:45] Creating a nighttime routine  [18:50] Keeping kids accountable to their routine [25:10] Make the bedroom ‘bed-able’ [32:30] The separation that comes with bedtime  [44:00] Giving your kids a container of time to talk at bed time [52:10] Taking turns putting the kids to bed     Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Rest, Play, Grow by Deborah McNamara: https://amzn.to/3QU9o7C Infographic: https://macnamara.ca/portfolio/info-graphic-when-saying-goodnight-is-hard-20-ways-to-bridge-the-nighttime-distance/ Bedtime Cheat Sheet: www.sarahrosensweet.com/bedtime    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   On Instagram On Facebook https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call